How much does a chief executive make in Houston?
$275,300a year
Median yearly pay for chief executives in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $132.34 an hour or $22,940 a month.
- Hourly
- $132.34
- Vs. national median
- +29%
- Rank among cities
- 40 of 317
- Jobs in the area
- 1,920
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $121,700Median: $275,300Highest 10%: $633,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $121,700 | $58.49 | |
| 25th | $183,000 | $87.98 | |
| Median | $275,300 | $132.34 | |
| 75th | $435,000 | $209.15 | |
| 90th | $633,100 | $304.38 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for chief executives.
| Midland, TX | $389,300 |
| Dallas, TX | $320,100 |
| Austin, TX | $288,200 |
| Odessa, TX | $281,500 |
| San Antonio, TX | $256,600 |
| Tyler, TX | $237,900 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $229,300 |
| Beaumont, TX | $226,700 |
| Killeen, TX | $220,900 |
| El Paso, TX | $220,100 |
| Waco, TX | $217,600 |
| Amarillo, TX | $208,200 |
| Longview, TX | $205,800 |
| McAllen, TX | $203,000 |
| Brownsville, TX | $178,900 |
| College Station, TX | $176,200 |
| Lubbock, TX | $174,100 |
| Texarkana, TX | $161,200 |
Related jobs in Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Computer and Information Systems Manager | $172,200 |
| Architectural and Engineering Manager | $172,000 |
| Financial Manager | $166,900 |
| Marketing Manager | $153,000 |
| Compensation and Benefits Manager | $148,900 |
| Manager | $144,800 |
| Human Resources Manager | $142,100 |
| Purchasing Manager | $139,100 |
| Sales Manager | $135,900 |
| Industrial Production Manager | $133,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chief executive make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $132.34 ($275,300 a year).
Do chief executives make more in Houston than the national average?
Yes: $275,300 against $214,000 nationally, 29% more.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $257,900, so Houston pays 7% more.
Where does Houston rank for chief executive pay?
40 of 317 metro areas with data.
How much does a chief executive make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $121,700 or less a year; the top 10% make $633,100 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.